The Hockaday School
The Hockaday School was founded in 1913 by Miss Ela Hockaday to provide a college preparatory education for girls in Dallas, Texas.
Believing in the limitless potential of girls, Hockaday develops resilient, confident women who are educated and inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School prepares girls of strong potential in the prekindergarten through 12th grades to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world by giving them a foundation grounded on the traditional four cornerstones: character, courtesy, scholarship, and athletics.
Within the context of an outstanding academic environment, The Hockaday School's goals are to foster a community of concern and friendship, to instill in every girl a love of learning and an understanding of herself and the ethical principles which guide her life, and to develop an appreciation of excellence in all its forms with a commitment to what is right and good.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 1,115 students
- Yearly Tuition: $28,950
- Acceptance rate: 20%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 13 / Jan. 28
Top Rankings
The Hockaday School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1913
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
1,115 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus, AB and BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government, AP Economics, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP French, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Mandarin Chinese, AP Modern European History, AP Physics, B and C, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. History, AP World History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniform)
(uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 13 / Jan. 28
Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,950
Tuition Notes
Grades PK-4: $28,950
Grades 5-12: $34,350
% on Financial Aid
13%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,000
Acceptance Rate
20%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Tiffany Nelson
Admissions Associate
Cyndi Lewis
Endowment Size
$160 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Download our application at www.hockaday.org. We accept applications for the day program for grades PK-11.
- Hockaday, founded in 1913, provides a college preparatory education for girls of strong potential and diverse backgrounds who may be expected to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world.It is the purpose of The Hockaday School to foster a community of concern and friendship and to instill in every girl a love of learning, an understanding of herself and the ethical principles which guide her life, an appreciation of excellence in all its forms, and a commitment to what is right and good.Through small classes, creative teaching, and an approach which emphasizes the process of learning, Hockaday seeks to discover unique aptitudes and awaken the intellectual curiosity of every girl. Through a strong physical education program and the challenge of competitive sports, Hockaday seeks to develop in each girl an enthusiastic spirit, a healthy body, and a sense of responsibility for herself and her actions.Through a continual exposure to the arts, Hockaday seeks to engender an appreciation of beauty and a joy in self-expression that will bring added enrichment to each girl`s life.Through constant emphasis on moral and ethical values, Hockaday seeks to nurture a courteous attitude, a sense of grace, respect for the ideals of human worth and dignity, and a harmonious and mature character well-equipped to make responsible choices and be prepared for the future.
Profile last updated: 07/29/2021
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